Toward

Pronunciation: /təˈwɔrd/

Definitions of toward

preposition a word that shows the relationship between a noun (or pronoun) and other words in a sentence. In this case, 'toward' shows direction or movement in a specific direction.

Example Sentences

A1 I walked toward the park.

A2 She pointed toward the mountains in the distance.

B1 The company is moving toward a more sustainable business model.

B2 The research is leaning toward the conclusion that exercise is beneficial for mental health.

C1 The government is taking steps toward improving public transportation.

C2 The negotiations are moving toward a resolution.

Examples of toward in a Sentence

formal The company is working toward achieving its sustainability goals.

informal I'm leaning toward going to the beach this weekend.

slang She's heading toward the mall to meet her friends.

figurative His attitude toward the project is very positive.

Grammatical Forms of toward

• past tense: towarded
• plural: towards
• comparative: more toward
• superlative: most toward
• present tense: toward
• future tense: will toward
• perfect tense: have towarded
• continuous tense: am towarding
• singular: toward
• positive degree: toward
• infinitive: to toward
• gerund: toward
• participle: towarded

Origin and Evolution of toward

First Known Use: 1250 year

Language of Origin: Old English

Story behind the word: The word 'toward' originated from the Old English word 'tōweard', which combines 'tō' (meaning 'to') and 'weard' (meaning 'in the direction of').

Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'toward' has evolved to be used as a preposition indicating movement in the direction of something or someone, as well as to express a favorable attitude or feeling towards a particular situation or person.